A canal in Amsterdam.
Top 16 Attractions in Amsterdam
Popular Amsterdam sights and tourist spots
Nestled along the channels of elaborate canal systems, Amsterdam is a place teeming with an artistic heritage. It is home to Rembrandt and Van Gogh and the famous diarist, Anne Frank. It is where the most exciting day trips abound and the dreamy night escapades happen. Considered as the Venice of the North, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s frontrunners in tourist destinations.
Before the street emptied for the pandemic, the city was bustling with festivities and nightlife. There, you can experience the bike ride, the canal tours, and the scrumptious foods along its bank. Amsterdam is one of those romantic places where the modern meets the old century. The Red Light District is also a major attraction that draws an influx of tourists every year. All these make this Dutch city interesting – both historically and socially speaking.
But there is more to Amsterdam than its grand canals and open stores. The stunning architectural structures, the unique way of transport, and its historical sites make up the grandiosity of this city. Food and fun activities also make up the details that propel its popularity. The bike trails also lead to places away from the strum of the busy city. The various museums will march visitors back to the past including what happened during the Holocaust, as well as the progress of Dutch arts and culture over the years. All year-round, with the changing seasons, there is no halt in leisure activities that Amsterdam has to offer.
Here are the top-rated tourist attractions to visit in Amsterdam to explore the authentic traditional and modern culture it holds in its bosom.
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The facade of the Anne Frank house alongside its complementary museum building. -
The facade of the Rijksmuseum and its passage through. -
Some paintings at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. -
The showcase window of the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. -
A view of the Jordaan district in Amsterdam. -
The facade of the Royal Palace of Amsterdam. -
Girafes at the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo. -
A beautiful floral landscape at Keukenhof Gardens. -
The exterior of the Nemo Science Museum. -
The sign at the entrance of the Amsterdam Dungeon. -
A view of the Westerkerk Church in Amsterdam. -
Part of the Red Light District by a canal at night. -
Part of the exterior of the Muiden Castle. -
The Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam by a canal. -
A display at the Museum of Bags and Purses.
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